dash
Example Sentences
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I also gave genuine consideration to Everton's James Garner as a 'bolter' making a late dash for inclusion after an accomplished England introduction, a midfielder who can also play right-back.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
That has sparked a “broad dash for cash” and led many to lock in gains from previous profitable positions to cover losses in other areas of the market.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
Then, enter Comic Sans typeface — a perfect dash of irony.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
For those caught out in the open, there are no underground car parks to dash to in this modest town.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
His words sent chills up my spine and I had the sudden urge to flee, to take my sisters and make a mad dash for it.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.